Practical messages from the EHRA consensus document on antiarrhythmic drug therapy

Abstract

The recently published consensus document by the European Heart Rhythm Association presents a patient-tailored pharmacological antiarrhythmic treatment approach targeting the arrhythmia mechanism. This document comprehensively reviews the indications, side effects, and contraindications of antiarrhythmic drugs. In this paper, we reviewed novel treatment concepts offered by the consensus document.

Establishing Safe Working Parameters for Radiofrequency Ablation In Vitro Using Acoustic Sensing, Probability Mapping, and Catheter Contact Angle

“… 1 – 3 Management may incorporate anti-arrhythmic medications, which are sometimes effective but carry the risk of heavy side effects. 4 , 5 Non-pharmacological management includes radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation (RFA) and cryoablation. 6 – 9 …”